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Evaluation of Pericardial Effusions in Alopecia Patients on Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Therapy

By September 17, 2024No Comments
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology JDD article about evaluation of pericardial effusions in alopecia patients on low-dose oral minoxidil therapy

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In this JDD article titled: Evaluation of Pericardial Effusions in Alopecia Patients on Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Therapy, new research sheds light on low-dose oral minoxidil (LDOM) use for alopecia, showing no increased risk of pericardial effusions in a small study. Point-of-care ultrasounds revealed comparable rates of small, asymptomatic effusions in both LDOM patients and controls. While promising, further studies are needed to confirm long-term safety.